Davenport, Thomas, 1802-1851

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Dates:
Birth 1802-07-09
Death 1851-07-06

Biographical notes:

Blacksmith, of Brandon, Vt., who constructed an electric motor in 1834 that was patented in 1837.

From the description of Thomas Davenport correspondence, 1836-1837. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984105

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Subjects:

  • Electric motors
  • Electric motors
  • Electric motors
  • Electromagnetism

Occupations:

  • Inventors

Places:

  • Vermont (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)

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